The
Isle of Man-born centre-back signed professionally for the Latics in the summer
after a successful two-year scholarship with their academy.
He
joined Wigan from his hometown side, St George’s AFC, ahead of 2017/18 and made
his senior debut the following October, starting in a 4-1 Checkatrade Trophy
win against Middlesbrough.
The
defender scored two goals for the Latics’ under-23s in 2018/19 and helped them
win back-to-back Lancashire FA Youth Cup titles, as well as the EFL Youth
Alliance, EFL Youth Alliance Cup and the Central League Championship.
Having
earned his professional contract, Long was involved with Wigan’s first team
during pre-season and travelled with the squad to a fitness camp in Spain last
June.
He
has missed just two games for Wigan`s under-23s, who are 12 games unbeaten and
have won 9 consecutive matches this season. |
